Teinturier du Bordelais
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Teinturier du Bordelais France, Teinturin Blayais, Bordelais Noir naming, Cot Blayais (teinturier)
Teinturier du Bordelais is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red fruit, earthy note, leather. Structure: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Alicante Bouschet and Teint…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on strong color effect despite moderate body and aroma.
- Check tannin as moderate with an earthy profile.
Confidence signals
- Historic teinturier profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Bordeaux historic vineyards · Languedoc · Southwest France
- Classic styles: Historic French teinturier grape used as a color booster in blends · Low-aroma teinturier profile with moderate structure and strong pigmentation
Common questions
Is Teinturier du Bordelais a red or white grape variety?
Teinturier du Bordelais is a red wine grape variety.
What does Teinturier du Bordelais smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Teinturier du Bordelais include red fruit, earthy note and leather. Structural profile: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Teinturier du Bordelais?
Documented tells for Teinturier du Bordelais: Anchor on strong color effect despite moderate body and aroma. and Check tannin as moderate with an earthy profile..
What is Teinturier du Bordelais most often confused with in blind tasting?
Teinturier du Bordelais is most commonly confused with Alicante Bouschet, Teinturier du Cher and Aspiran Bouschet. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Teinturier du Bordelais grown?
Classic regions for Teinturier du Bordelais include Bordeaux historic vineyards, Languedoc and Southwest France.